Beatrix Potter Gallery
Red Lion Square, Hawkshead, 015394-36355.
An old cottage with low door openings—mind your head—and ancient bowed book shelves, the Beatrix Potter Gallery is in a 17th-century building that once held the legal offices of her husband, William Heelis, whom she married when she was 47. Beatrix Potter was first and foremost an artist; for her, writing was secondary. This becomes more apparent as you study her original sketches and watercolor illustrations displayed here.
When I asked fellow visitor Rebecca Williams, age 9, “Which is your favorite Beatrix Potter story?”, she replied, “That’s hard. There’s lots of very nice books she wrote. I quite liked Hilltop farm because the guide gave you a book and you could see the item in the book.” Her sister, Lauren Williams, age 11, replied, “Probably Tom Kitten. It’s very funny because of the ducks. He gives his clothes away to the ducks.” Can’t you just hear their charming British accent? A free activity sheet keeps kids busy looking for items in the gallery. Operated by The National Trust.
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An old cottage with low door openings—mind your head—and ancient bowed book shelves, the Beatrix Potter Gallery is in a 17th-century building that once held the legal offices of her husband, William Heelis, whom she married when she was 47. Beatrix Potter was first and foremost an artist; for her, writing was secondary. This becomes more apparent as you study her original sketches and watercolor illustrations displayed here.
When I asked fellow visitor Rebecca Williams, age 9, “Which is your favorite Beatrix Potter story?”, she replied, “That’s hard. There’s lots of very nice books she wrote. I quite liked Hilltop farm because the guide gave you a book and you could see the item in the book.” Her sister, Lauren Williams, age 11, replied, “Probably Tom Kitten. It’s very funny because of the ducks. He gives his clothes away to the ducks.” Can’t you just hear their charming British accent? A free activity sheet keeps kids busy looking for items in the gallery. Operated by The National Trust.
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Hi Carole,
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet place. Yes, I can just hear their adorable accents!
Josie